On this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather sits down with Nicole Schiavo, Associate Integrated Producer at DDB Chicago.    Nicole has been in her role for six months now. Her team at DDB speaks very highly of her and, as you will see, her enthusiasm for our industry is infectious and very much appreciated. In her free time, Nicole is an avid foodie and enjoys cooking and baking new recipes.     In their conversation Heather and Nicole discuss the role of Associate Producer and what it means to establish yourself in the industry.    In an industry where the rules are always changing, it’s helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.   More about our guest: Find Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoledschiavo/    Resources Mentioned: Artist Management Association Usage Glossary https://artistmanagementassociation.org/glossaries-and-definitions    More about your host: Heather Elder’s Bio Heather Elder’s Blog Heather Elder on Instagram Heather Elder on Twitter Heather Elder on LinkedIn Heather Elder on Facebook